Review of Silent Running (1972) by Paula C — 22 Dec 2007

Absolutely loved this as a kid. Alright, it's mainly for the robots but sentimental value counts.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Paula C on 22 Dec 2007.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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